Roman Vocabulary

A person who fought for the entertainment of Roman audiences at the Coliseum

• Etruscans

• Consuls

• Gladiator

• Tarquin the proud

A huge sports stadium where gladiators fought, it was built in 80 BC and held over 50,000 people.

• The Forum

• Coliseum

• Circus Maximus

• Roman Republic

A racetrack where Romans held chariot races.

• The Forum

• Circus Maximus

• Coliseum

• Tiber River

The 7th and final King of Rome reigning for 25 years.

• Julius Ceasar

• Tarquin the Proud

• Etruscans

• Alexander the Great

This city was founded in 753 BC and it's the capital of Italy

• Athens

• Sparta

• Rome

• Cairo

A form of government of Rome where it is run by elected officials, not kings.

• Roman mythology

• Rome

• Roman Republic

• Pax Romana

Twin brothers who supposedly founded Rome. One killed the other to be King.

• Romulus and Remus

• Cain and Abel

• Adam and Eve

• Kourtland and Kingston

The 3rd longest river in Italy, used for trade transport in ancient Rome

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Tiber River

• Euphrates River

A collection of stories, beliefs, and rituals that describe Roman civilization of Gods and Goddesses

• Greek Mythology

• Roman Mythology

These people lived in Rome and are known for their pottery, jewelry, and bringing gladiator fighting and chariot racing to Rome

• Consuls

• Etruscans

• Roman Republic

• Circus Maximus